Convenience Store Heist Suspect Sought

January 28, 1997|By Donna Bieschke.

Algonquin Police are looking for leads in their investigation of a robbery early Sunday at the White Hen Pantry, 500 E. Algonquin Road.

The suspect was described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with long, brown, wavy hair and a mustache. At the time of the robbery, approximately 12:10 a.m. Sunday, the man was wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The suspect walked into the store, ordered coffee and paid for it, but when the cashier was placing money in the register, the man reached in and grabbed $100 and fled on foot, according to Sgt. Ken Azarela.

With the help of a tracking dog, police searched the area.

"The dog tracked the suspect's flight for a few blocks, at which time he lost his scent," Sgt. Azarela said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Algonquin Police Department at 847-658-4531 or Crimestoppers, at 1-800-762-STOP.